130 meat sauce recipes

Rosemary beet sauce, a vivid crimson reduction made from juiced beets infused with fresh rosemary, finished with red wine and butter. A striking restaurant-style sauce for roast meats and seared fish.

Grilled salmon steaks with spicy pineapple sauce is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. What's more, the sauce goes equally well over lots of other fish and meat dishes.

Alaskan Gakona-style sauce for dry late-season moose meat made with rendered beef fat, fresh tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and dried scallions. A simple field-cabin sauce that rescues lean, tough wild game.

Vegetarian fried rice with carrots, corn, bell pepper, fresh ginger, and chili flakes. No eggs, no meat, just crispy wok-fried rice loaded with vegetables and soy sauce.

A little of this warm, spicy blend goes a long way. Coming from North India, where meat is eaten more frequently than in the South, it is the kind of masala that's popular as an accompaniment for almost any meat dish, as a condiment or in the sauce.

A zesty, fruity sauce with a hint of ginger. Perfect to accompany meat or poultry, served hot or cold. Quick and easy to prepare.

Spicy cranberry chile chutney with jalapeño, Thai chili paste, and hot sauce simmered with fresh and dried cranberries. Medium heat, sweet-tart-spicy balance. Killer on meat or sandwiches.

Pan-fried softshell crabs in butter with a white wine cream sauce finished with Dijon mustard and fresh chives. Golden, crispy shells give way to sweet crab meat under a tangy, herb-laced pan sauce.

Fast stir-fried beef with vegetables in savory soy-ginger sauce. Restaurant-quality Chinese takeout at home in minutes with tender meat and crisp veggies.

Mexican braised lamb shanks with ancho chiles, raisins, and vinegar in rich tomato sauce. Fall-apart tender meat ready in 3 hours for special dinners.

Mushroom and dried tomato pasta sauce with porcini, sun-dried tomatoes, rosemary, and garlic sauteed in white wine. Deep umami flavor without cream or meat.

Lobster fondue dip with sharp cheddar, white wine, and hot pepper sauce. A rich, melty cheese dip loaded with lobster meat, ready in 30 minutes.

Three-ingredient pineapple rum sauce with fresh chopped pineapple, brown sugar, and rum. No cooking required. Spoon over ice cream, pound cake, or grilled meat.

Raspberry glaze simmers seedless raspberry preserves with port wine and lemon zest into a glossy 15-minute sauce. For roast meats, desserts, or cheese boards.

Italian-style venison pot roast braised low and slow in red wine, tomato sauce, and oregano. A Dutch oven recipe that turns lean game meat fork-tender with rich gravy.

Emu steak au poivre with crushed peppercorns, cognac pan sauce, and heavy cream. A classic French technique applied to lean, red emu meat. Ready in 30 minutes.